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KOOP Radio 91.7
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KOOP Radio, Community Radio in Austin, TX
Listen at 91.7 FM or stream wherever you are at koop.org
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Some featured artists on tonight's Stronger Than Dirt include Oscar & the Majestics, Suzi Quatro, Boomtown Rats, Hazel O’Connor, Boys, Jesus & Mary Chain, Delmonas, Fall-Outs, Prambath as well as lots of new music. Tonight at 8CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streaming at koop.org.
November 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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This week's pilfered promo art from Hazel O’Connor’s 1980 “Give Me an Inch” single on A&M records. Photography by David Sheinman. STD airs every Sat. nite from 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Bringing the party since 1994!
November 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This Friday at 1 pm, PEOPLE UNITED features social scientist Mehnaaz Momen talking about her urban study "Listening to Laredo: A Border City in a Globalized Age" with writer Chaitali Sen. 91.7 FM, KOOP.org, HD1 HD3
November 28, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Last Saturday, Miranda Dawn and Chris Hawkes, AKA Dawn and Hawkes were in the KOOP Studios where they shared songs celebrating hope and our common humanity with Rush Evans on Singer and the Song. Hear this nice hour of musical positivity here: bit.ly/3BUQ4Ut
November 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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The KOOP Radio interview with IN YOUR DREAMS co-writer/director Alex Woo: www.lightscameraaustin.net/alex-woo-nov...

The family animated adventure is now streaming on Netflix.

@koopradio.bsky.social #InYourDreams #AlexWoo #Netflix @netflix.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The Lonesome Stranger rides into The Land of Rhythm and Pleasure with Melinda Bee at the reins for the annual Thanksgiving Special! Set the table early with songs about your favorite comestibles and libations and tune in at 9AM!
November 27, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Happy to share that our FM transmitter is back on the air, sounding loud and clear following the recent repair work. Thank you all for your patience and support throughout the outage—your understanding and dedication are truly appreciated!
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Today at 1 pm, PEOPLE UNITED talks with Josefina Castillo and Howard Hawhee of Austin Tan Cerca de la Frontera (Austin So Close to the Border) about the 2025 Women and Fair Trade Festival, being held this weekend at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, from 10 am until 5 pm Sat & Sun
November 21, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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I’ll be on @koopradio.bsky.social hosting New Kids on the Block on Wednesday with songs about the oceans, the seas, and other large bodies of water!
November 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
UPDATE: KOOP 91.7 FM is temporarily off the air due to an issue with the transmitter. This issue may persist for a week or more (ugh). Engineers are currently addressing this and we will keep you updated as new info is available.
Meanwhile, KOOP is still broadcasting normally at koop.org.
November 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
‪KOOP Radio 91.7‬

So, you may have noticed that our FM signal is down. This is because Gyaos got in a snit when we couldn't find a song he requested & damaged our tower a bit. Anyway, we are hoping to resume on the FM in the next day or two. In the meantime our programs can be enjoyed at KOOP.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Last Saturday Austin music luminar Patterson Barrett brought some friends by the the KOOP studios to do a tribute to Graham Parsons on Singer and the Song. Many folks stepped to the mic to belt out their fav Parsons tunes. Check it out here bit.ly/3BUQ4Ut
November 12, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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This week's pilfered promo art from an Angry Angles 2006 single on the Plastic Idol label. Original artwork is uncredited. STD airs every Saturday night from 8-10 CST on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Bringing the party since 1994!
November 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
November 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This Friday at 1 pm, on the National Day of Action for Higher Education, PEOPLE UNITED talks about academic freedom and the political climate in Texas with historian Tom Alter and documentary director Anne Lewis, both active with the Texas State Employees Union.
November 7, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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The KOOP Radio interview with F—K MY SON! writer/director Todd Rohal: www.lightscameraaustin.net/todd-rohal-s...

The Austin-shot comedy is now playing at the Alamo South Lamar.

@koopradio.bsky.social #ToddRohal
October 31, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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This week's pilfered promo art from a 1979 Terminal Mind EP on No Records. Original art by band member Steve Marsh. STD airs every Sat. night from 8-10 CDT on @koopradio.bsky.social 91.7 in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org. Bringing the party since 1994!
October 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Gonna be spinning some Halloween music on the Spin Cycle on @koopradio.bsky.social tonight at 7:00 Central. Maybe some songs you’ve heard a million times, but all physical media and maybe some deeper cuts.
October 31, 2025 at 3:24 PM
On the latest episode of Singer and the Song (Saturdays at 2pm CT), Rush welcomed Dan Whitaker who filled the studio with his personal brand of Outlaw Country. You really should check it out at koop.org/program/the-...
October 29, 2025 at 1:39 AM
This past Saturday we had us a Pick Up Party a the KOOP studios. Members who donated during Fall Membership Drive dropped by to claim their swag, get studio tours and socialize a bit with some KOOP volunteers. Big thanks to all who showed!
October 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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@koopradio.bsky.social & @bothkindsofmusic.bsky.social interview Rosy Nolan on their latest 10/27/2025 episode. Listen Here:

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October 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Singer and the Song welcomes Dan Whitaker. Dan's unique brand of country has an outlaw sensibility that fits right in now in his chosen home of Austin, Texas. He plays live for us the whole hour on KOOP 91.7 FM and koop.org, 3-4pm, Saturday, October 24th.
October 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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The KOOP Radio interview with Kelly Lipscomb, the Austin-based director of BITE TO BITE: www.lightscameraaustin.net/kelly-lipsco...

The #bluefintuna documentary screens Saturday and Tuesday during the Austin Film Festival.

@koopradio.bsky.social #BitetoBite #AustinFilmFestival #AFF2025 #AFF32
October 25, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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This week's pilfered promo art from Chicks on Speed’s 2000 “Chicks on Speed Will Save Us All” album on their own label. Original artwork by Tina Frank. STD airs every Saturday night from 8-10 CDT in Austin and streams worldwide at koop.org.
October 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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@koopradio.bsky.social & @bothkindsofmusic.bsky.social feature new Rosy Nolan single "Rising Up" in their October 20 episode at 9:12 PM alongside Southern Culture on the Skids and Calexico.

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October 21, 2025 at 9:13 PM